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Π Duce Gives OVERNIGHT
A Reply To Roosevelt
Rome, Apr. 20,
"The attempt to suggest that the axis wants war is absolutely unjustified. We want to get on with our work," declared Signor Mussolini in his broadcast on the 1942 Rome Exhibition.
"To-day marks the beginning of the great mobilisa- tion-I hope those hysterical people over the frontier will not get frightened-it is civil mobilisation of workmen. By accepting the invitation to the exhibition, many nations have shown that they had the same ideas as the Italians about peace..
"A horrible geographical pyramid has been constituted by people out a rudimentary knowledge of European affairs. The policy of the axis la peuce and collaboration,"
Signor Mussolini sald that the greater the number of people at the conference the less likely war it to succeed. This remark was greeted with loud applause, but, added li Duce, they had men and means to defend themselves,
Il Duce repeated the slogan "peace with justice" amid loud cheers, and concluded by announcing that the now buildings of the 1842 Exhibition | would have the proportions of St Peter's coliscum.
Signor Mussolini was speaking at the City Hall to members of the Organising Committee of the Ex- hibition-Reuter.
Shanghai
PROTEST TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Shanghal, Apr. 20. Mr. Yang Chich-kwan, chief of the Taxation Bureau of the Reformed Government, was attacked by ter- rorials and seriously wounded in his
residence in the International Settle- ment yesterday morning,
New Council In
Shanghai
Shanghai, Apr. 20. The Municipal Council an- nounces that Bir. Cornell Frank- Hn, American, has been re elected Chairman of the Municipal Counell, wklis Mr. W. J. Keswick, British, has been elected as Vice-Chairman, suo- ceeding Brigadier General E. B. MacNaughten who has retired.
It is also announced that the Chinese Ratepayers' Association re-elected Messrs. Yu Ya-ching,
· L. T. Yuan, Engene-Y, D. Klang,- W. Gockson and Ya Lin-hs) as the Chinese members of the Municipal Connell, willo K. II. Liang. Chen Che-chen, F. S. Hsu, S. Francis Liu, K. C. Hau and W. J. Lee have been elected to serve on the Municipal Coun- cil Committee-United Press.
Burma
REPORT ON RECENT UNREST
Causes Are Varied
Rangoon, Apr. 20.
the indian Re-examination of question is suggested in the report of
April 21, 1939.
Fete
Berlin En
For Hitler's Birthday
Berlin, Apr. 20. France
are not sending officini de- World affairs were shelved in Berlegations, but two Britons, Major lin to-day and the city was astir at General Fuller dawn as early morning marching troops heralded the opening of the birthday festivities in honour of the German Chancellor. The
accom-
appeared in special editionspapers Fanied by illustrated supplements devoted to the Fuehrer and his work, emphasis being placed on his suc cesses which began with the return of the Snar to German and recently BAW-the addition of Memel.
The Relch is now solidly estab- lished" wrote General Goering in a special article written for the official National Socialist organ Voelkischer Beobachter, in which he stressed the Fuchrer's Inconquerable will
and his resolute determination to elevate Germany from the depths of despair and disgrace to a position of emin- race."
"The German defence forces to- day protect
Germany's vital lerri tory in air, water and an Innd," he stated, "and this is all the work of a man to whom we to-day render homage for a work which is so stu- pendous In Its greatness and final- ty that we could almost believe it has been a miracle, No German has ever achieved as much. The Fuch- rer is the greatest German of all fimes. Words are inadequate for expressing the
feeling
of love, honour, admiration and gratitude shared by "oll
of us who stand under his leadership. Let politicians and statesmen of the non-comprehending Journalists spil polsen and gall at us: world forge plans and barriers, let them because for us the
we
and Lord Brocket, were private guests of the Fuchrer.
THE MARCH PAST
Reuter.
Berlin, Apr. 20. German Army displaying new cate- The largest parade of the, new
gories of troops, the heaviest anti- aircraft guns never shown before and the heaviest artillery, lasted three -hours and 40-minutes.
The parade demonstrated the high equipment of infantry so that the degree of perfection of modern German infantry regiment of to-day neither in the eyes of the spectator nor in its fighting strength can be marched into war in 1914, compared to the Infantry which
over the
SUMMER SOCKS
Sharply at 11.20 the entire division of the air force roared spectators, at 11.25, the
The march past of 40,000.started marine regiment and air force regi- infantry regiment, rent passing before Adolf Hitler and his 110 guests from Europe and overseas. Then for the first time was seen a detachment of the para- chute regiment No. forms with parachute belts around 1, in green uni- the body. Most impressive, proving the motorization modernization of the new German Army, was the picture of motorised detachments of the air force and army passing at high speed. The heavy vehicles
of the air force in Russia rows of four rolled past almost march afoot but drove in automo- soundlessly.
A large part of the infantry did not j
since
and
The Chinese Special Municipality the committee of investigation into e portant thing is the word at bites. The infantry was armed not
It is understood that the Japanese are taking a gruve view of the con tinuous outburst REFERENCE TO MESSAGE
of anti-Japanese terrorism. Rome, Apr. 20. A direct reference in President yesterday afternoon lodged its third Roosevelt's message to the dictators protest with the Municipal Courcil was made by Signor Mussolini in his with regard to the assassination of its address.
Signor Mussolini sald the fact that ment. An identicnt note was also pre officials in the International Settle they were getting on with the ex-sented to the French Municipal hibition should be considered a Council. promising sign that they did not in-. Referring to the assassination of tend to attack anyone and wished Hel
Hsl Shih-tal and Wang Hsien the instead to get on with their work. protest demanded: The attempt therefore to place in
The dock the countries of the axle stles for the recent unjustinable, and no less absurd is, the building up of a 10 years' reel- procal guarantee,
1. Fulfilment of the responsiblll- outrages by the oficials of the Municipal Counell concerned;
"As regards a gigantic conference. In which the United States would essentially limit themselves to their usual role of a distant spectator, ex- perience has given us a bitter lesson that the greater the number of par- tielpants the more certain is fallure,"; said Il Duce.
Whether or not they sent a reply, Signor Mussolini said that he could not miss the opportunity to reaffirm that the polley of Rome and Berlin was inspired by principles of peace. and collaboration-Reuter Special,
PROFESSIONAL FATALISTS
Home, Apr. 20. Mussolini started speaking at 11.30 a.m. His speech was very calm, but firm.
Mussolini said, "I re-affirm that the policy of the Axis is a policy inspired by peace and collaboration. Italy and
Coal Strike
Threat
the riots in Burmp last year.
the riots was due in some respects
The report states that the cause of
justifiably the Indian communities in the Burmese press, which attacks un-
Burma. Neglect of duty by the elect ed members of the Burmese Asseni- bly is also criticised by the report. Reuter Bulletin.
only
only with rifles and light and heavy machine guns but also with light and leavy grenade throwers, anti-tank ung, light and heavy infantry guns, the fatter bleng shown for the first
time.
the Fuehrer. Providence sent us the Fuchrer in time of, need and our prayer to-day is, 'Protect the Fucil- rer, bless his work."-Trans-Ocean,
HONOURS CONFERRED
The cavalry likewise afforded a Berlin, Apr. 20,
new picture, being represented at the Birthday honours were conferred narade not only by mounted but also Jou numerous
German diplomatic y motorized squadrons. Engineers, Government, military arti Party railway engineers and strong units effeinls, as well as upon prominent of artillery followed. The artillery artists, scientists and actors.
displayed all calibres
the
up to The former German Consul-Gen-heaviest. The march past of the first
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|Chungking
Ambassador And Peace Rumours
Chungking, Apr. 20.
A large number of Chinese officials and the British Consul-General in Chungking greeted Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr when he arrived here froni Kunming yesterday by alr.
Varled Causes
London, Apr. 20. Reports of dramatic new moves by the Soviet are given currency in London, Apr. 20.
this morning's newspapers. Increasing mischief making by younger Buddhist priests is exposed
reports that Russia, in return for her The Daily Mail Paris correspondent 2. Measures of consolution be in the final report on the Burma Riot eral in Shanghai, Herr Kriebel, has armoured brigade with assault cars
It is learned that no special mission Inquiry Committee as a conscpicuous | been
made
Ministerial Director. of various calibres
is connected with Sir Archibald's co-operation cause of the "disturbed political con- Herr von Randow, Vice-Consul at followed.
and equipment
against aggression in eastern Europe, is asking for Anglo- present trip here. dition of Burma after two years of
Shanghal, has been promoted to
It is pointed out in official circles The parade is believed to be re-
French support if the Soviet is at-that since Sir Archibald arrived after self-government,"
Consul General, and the Consul in garded as a demonstration of Ger-
tacked by Japon. The Committee strongly emphasises Chungking, Herr Scheffler, has been many's military power before the re- M. Stalin has sent for the Soviet Am- there was no possibility of peace The News Chronicle states that Generalissimo Chiang Kal-thek gave Kiven the rank of Consul, first class. presentatives of all nations. It con-bassadors in Paris and Berlin and the
the important press interview that The Chief of Protocol in the Ger- cluded by an impressive marching Minister in Stockholm, as well as for man Foreign Office, Freiherr von off of the flag battalion carrying the M Malsity, the Ambassador to Lon- Doemberg, and the former Corsul- colours of all German regiments. General in San Francisco, Herr von The review was terminated
don. the p.m.-Trans-Ocean. Killinger, have been awarded title of Minister, first class.
KING'S CONGRATULATIONS
Berlin, Apr. 20. King George has sent of congratulation to Herr Hitler on has been grant- the latter's birthday.
Troops to the number of 56,000
New York, Apr. 20. The possibility of Imminent crippling of the nation by a coal shortage la seen after John L Lewis, President of the Com- mitter of Industrial Organi tion, ordered a general walk- out of soft coal miners on May in the event of a contract controversy in the Appalachins coalfields being unsettled.
The order affceis 150,000 miners in 21 stales,United Prest.
Germany have given many proofs of taken by the Municipal Counell for this. It la time to silence dissemina- the family of the late Mr. Hsi; Shin- tors of panic and forecasters of catastrophe and these professional tal;
ing
the consequent degeneration of the Sangha, that is the Buddhist Church, from the former high spiritual and educational Influence for good,
thengt salers Karl
at 3
a message
due
under
all
rumours of peace in connection with
present circumstances,
the Ambassador's present trip had naturally been dispelled-Central News,
Should be.Impressed ・・
Chungking, Apr. 20. China's determination to continue the war of resistance will doubtless When the Russian envoys in be observed by Sir Archibald Clark Paris and Berlin arrived at Warsaw, Kerr, says the Tai Kung Pao in an
Al four are reportedly to arrive in Moscow to-day for n conference In which Russia's attitude to the .proposed pact with the western Powers will be dis- cussed.
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Other causes of unrest named in the report are; the Burmese press, which actively encouraged disorders by a The title of Professor was confer- course of dangerous and intemperate red on the well-known German im prejudice against Indian trading com-director, Karl Ritter, and the high- munities in Burma; the elected repre-est rank in the German theatrical sentatives of the Legislative Assem-world, "State bly, which "in far too many instances ed to sided with lawlessness and disorder; Ludwig Diehl, Johannes Riemann took part in the march past Hitler en route to Moscow, they met the editorial, commenting on the British Thukin associations, "a poisonous and Heinz Ruchmans. The title of this inorning in the biggest military Soviet Charge d'Affaires in the Ambassador's arrival at Chungking. anti-social creed of domestic and in- "State actress" was conferred on parade seen in the city. The British
Polish capital. He is reported to This determination of the Chinese dustrial unrest and individuat Indis-Paula Wessely and Angela Salloker. Charge d'Affaires occupying a seat have informed them of Poland's al- army and people, the the people.
paper con- cipline" assiduously spread among-Trans-Ocean.
in the grandstand was a witness of titude regarding co-operation with tinues, was clearly stated by Chiang the parade. Squadrons of planes the Soviet.
Kai-shek in the press interview of -UNPLEASANT-WEATHER were lying overhead, while the The Committee urges that the
The Warsaw Correspondent of the April 13, streets were crowded with thousands London Times 3. The Poltee of
reports Earlin, Apr. 20. fatalists
that M. the Municipal whole Indian question must be care-
Her anti-British policy and deter- be permitted to eo- fully reviewed with a view to ascer-as millions of Germans
Chancellor Hitler roso at 6 am. of people. "Such persons often cover their Government
Litvinoff has been actively engaged mination to conquer China, the edi- operate individually with the poilce taining how for the
throughout Danzig has honoured Hitler by recently in endeavouring t elucidate torial says, makes Japan the com- fears, their insane hatred and their of the Municipal Council in search-racial interests are actually in con- prepared to celebrate his 50th birth- Reuter Bulletin.
Indo-Burmese the Reich and annexed territories
electing him as honorary citizen from the foreign ministr. of the man enemy of China and Britain. more or less unconfessable interests for, the terrorist gangs and other flict, and assuring
The article with a large flag,
Baltic States whether they would
concludes by to the Indians
TOKYO CELEBRATION
welcome active assistance from the pressing the hope that the Ambasin- "At any rate we will not let our-measures for the suppression of ter- their status as Briush subjects to be day with the pomp and glory beat-
rorism In the International Settie-upheld, and that for the Burmese
ting an Emperor,
Tokyo, Apr. 20, Soviet in case their independence dor will further chuse selves be impressed by press cam-ment.
close co- Equipped with woollen blankets, The
and German Ambassador, Herr was threatened and, if so, what form operation between the British their economic growth should not be parcels and food, hundreds of thou- Eugen Ott, was host at a luncheon such assistance should inke, palgns, convivial gossip or by Mes-
Chinese Governments. Blanic messages."—Unlied Press.
Prompt and definite replies to the stifled.
to the requests
sands of people have been flocking given at the German Embassy to-day Whatever may be protest as well as
the result of
Upon his orrival at Chungking Reasonable restriction of undesira-since midnight to vantage points in celebration of the fiftieth birth- these and other developments, aris- yesterday afternoon Sir Archibald made by the Mayor, Mr. Fu Sino-en ble immigrants and full safeguarding along the route of the great mill-day of Adolf Hitler. on Biarch 10 were urged by the Cal-of Burmese peasants' rights and wel- tary parade this morning.
ing from the Soviet's important new Clark Kerr was handed a copy of London, Apr. 20.
Among the guests
Hankow Herald, the local English Present were The British Government, which is,
nese Municipal authorities,
role in
in European affairs, there at When the celebrations began, the Prince Fumimaro Konoye, President least is general agreement
paper,
which had given prominence still anxious for reconciliation with of the Special Municipality regretted In his new protest, Mr. Fu Slao-en
fine weather which experts promised of the Privy Council, Mr. Hachiro political and other commentators Kai-shok to the press on April 18, to the interview granted by Chläng Italy, will carefully study Signor
The Commitice specially dwells on would reach Germany from Britain Arita, the Foreign Minister, Viscount this morning that the British and the assassination Mussolini's speech in the hope of dis-pointed out that no reply had yet and for all the relations of the Sangha cold and the sky overenst.
of Hai Shih-tai and the vital necessity of defining once had not materialised, the day being Kimitomo Mushakojl, former Japan- French approaches to Russia are when his declared that "peace was covering an encouraging sign.
ese Ambassador to Berlin, and high making good progress-Reuter. been given by the Municipal Council and the State to allow no doubt that The first reaction here was that the to the five requests presented by the the monks are as much subject to the serenade
The proceedings began with officials of the Japanese Army and speech, while displaying
by Irrita-
"Adolf Hitler" | Navy-Domei, tion at President
Special Municipalliy on March 10. Roosevelt's
rule of law as any of His Majesty's Black Guard Band in the garden of messago
JAPANESE CONGRATULATIONS and the British guarantees to other
Mr. Fu further pointed out that subjects.
the old Chancellery AL D Powers, did not contain anything to
Tokyo, Apr. 20, PLEASE To Turn Paga 12.
Hitler took the salute The Sangha is urged to restore Chancellery
at the new His Majesty, the Emperor to-day aggravate the European situation.
Mussolini's statement that Italy situation fraught with peril the nd-rule of its own religious doctrine hour later the Diplomatic Corps ex-
internal discipline and enforce the Black Guard formations.
at the march past of eabled birthday felleltalions to Hit-
This is the apt conclusion reached Half onler-Domet.
by the Diplomatic Correspondent of of his intellect against monks who have turned into pressed wants peace is naturally welcomed. mirable clearness
the London Times in reviewing, the but the declaration that the axis Naturally he had recourse to that political agitators.-Reuter.
congratulations to the
comings and goings of kings, rulers, policy is a peace polley contrasted which all men aro anxious for to
Fuchrer. They were followed by
DISCUSSION ON LEAGUE the
and diplomats while the world walls An interesting lantern lecture on leaders of the Greater German
Mr. S. V. Boxer, President of the for Hitler's answer
to President the Abyssinian war was given at the Relch, including the Czech Premier, Hongkong branch of the League of Roosevelt.
European YM.C.A. last night by Dr. Hache, and the Slovak Premier, Nations Society, will lead the Euro- The visits fall into three moin Lt.-Col. II.B. Holt, who from 1930-5 Dr. Tiso, and representatives of the armed forces headed by Field Maran Y.M.C.A. Discussion Group on groups," the Correspondent points was Commander of the British.mill- tary unit in British Somaliland, and Sunday evening, his tople being the out shal Goering,
League of Nations. The discussion The British and French contacts from 1033 British Military Attache Official guests representing at least will be open to the public and all are stretching out to Moscow and in Addis Ababa. 23 countries were present at the interested on the subject are wel-Ankora, with several main branches He outlined the start of the cam- birthday celebrations. Britain.
and come:
LONDON REACTION
acute
with Italy's martial activilles
la render
more salid the precarious basis of peace. Without pretending
Ethiopia and Spain and the German to settle at one blow all international lenders' exaltation of force.
Despite the thru
thrust at the "Messiah-litigation, the causes of which are felt that Il Duce complex and expression of which is 50 confused, he made non-violence
like message," It
has not yet decided how to answer the immediate rallying point of all President Roosevelt,
Reven
The "absurd guarantees" are con-
that it
men
of good will
"Particularly the atrocious violence
fare is also recommended.
Guarantee For Danzig
Paris, Apr. 20.
guarantees to
Poland, Rumania and Greece cover
L
the
a.m.
New Premier In Angry Scene
ment.
among
REVIEW OF CONTACTS
London, Apr. 20. "There never has been a buster International lull than the present. one."
impossible under existing circum- stances."-Reuter.
ABYSSINIAN WAR Interesting Lecture At European Y.M.C.A.
ΟΣ
throughout from Poland and
the paign from all angies, touching on Balkans. These may be described as his personal experiences which were all progressing well.
illustrated by: a fine collection The second group are the Ger-photographs. He finished with a man and Italian Interview, made all careful study of the Emperor Haile the caster by Herr Hitler's birthday Selasse, and gave reasons
for his celebrations that are drawing bidden downfall. guests from all parts' of central and south-eastern Europe.
Reuter
sidered to be a thrust at the British constituted by the attack of an army Government, Poland, Grecce and Rumonia. Nevertheless the British on frontlers he asked the Govern France in the event of German The position of Great Britain and Government is not yet convinced ment to renounce solemnly for aggression against Danzig was made Australia
impossible to draw Italy Period of years. All Governments! quite clear to-day by the French| from Germany and therefore will can agree to this proposition without Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, during undoubtedly continue direct efforts authority and their prestige.
diminishing In the slightest their a debate on Foreign Affairs.. to improve Anglo-Italian relations.
"It President Roosevelt's voice is United Press.
If Poland resists a German attack heard Immediately and precisely, on Danzig, France will be imme- M. BONNET PRAISES
fears would disappear. Men could diately obliged to assist Poland.
"Thirdly, there are the distinctly regard the heavens as seeking there- ROOSEVELT SPEECH
Canberra, Apr. 20.. The Anglo-French
also criticised him for the speech Italian contacts, which need not au in the reflection of moral law, with
Australia, has commissioned Mr. R was interpreted as an attack on Mr. cd Rome-Berlin
Lord Gowrie, Governor-General of made before is resignation which tomatically be facluded in the accept- Paris, Apr. 20.
scheme-contacts, M. Bonnet,
French Minister for out fearing that a squadron of enemy not only the political independence G. Menzies, leader of the United Lyons, and declared that Mr. Menzies for example, with Teleki publicly in Foreign Affaires, in a speech at the planes would sow death and are on of these nations, but also their ter- Australian Party, to form a Govern- avoided war service overseas by re- Rome and with the Yugo-Slav Gov- American Club, said, "Co-operation their cities.
ritorial integrity.
signing in 1918 from the Australian emment quietly in Belgrade.". for peace and human well-being Is "Prosperity and peace would bring
M. Bonnet, 'who was supported by
forces. found in President Roosevelt's ad about the opposite
Sir Earl Page, leader of the Coun- war and the Minister for Defence, added that try Party and acting Premier has describing Sir Earl Page's attack an Mr. Menzies vigorously replied,
MILITARY AID ACCORD misery. Your President knows well France was prepared for any emer-handed in his resignation, but agreed pretty low." He added that the mirable mesasge on a new basis and that of all factors war and econ-gency, both in the Mediterranean and to carry on for the time being at the door to co-operation has now been France have informed Russia of their Peris, Apr. 20."; in a new expression.
It is understood that Britain and omic misery are the most dangerous, in Africa United Press, "Last September Europe felt as a He knows that men lean to wry only
request of the Governor-General- comfort the attentive presence of in the measure in which they Calot
a three- Reuter Bulletin.
closed, bolted and barred for reasons wingness to conclude President Roosevelt and the Ameri-live in peace."-United Press.
which are not only personal and Power military old accord--United can people, The
offensive but paltry. Squabble in House
Preas. voleo of your President has been heard anew be
Mr. Menzies subsequently issued a Canberra, Apr. 20. Cause Europe is in a state of tension,
statement regarding the security of presentatives to-day emphasised the country will have to come into line Angry scenes in the House of Re- Australia, saying "everybody in this
Bakersfeld, Cal. deep split between the United in a spirit of self-incrifice to make Residents of the Mojave desert no Australia and Country Parties. his or her contribution if we are to longer worry about the great dis- Sir Earl Page bitterly attacked Mr. make Australia" safe." This pro- tonces separating them from the B. G. Menzies because he resigned nouncement is interpreted here as an nearest physician. All they have to froin the Lyons
A. Government indication of n vigorous defence do now is to call Dr. Thomas coalition of the two Parties when development policy including, pro- Drummond and he steps into his am- was spending "untold bably the reintroduction of universal bulance airpione and, dies to their millions" preparing for wor He training-Reuter.
Ald.
Mussolini.
KUNG'S PRAISE
Chungking Apr. 201
Spelling Bee
"of which everyone feels the gravity noon Dr. H., H. Kung expressed
In a statement issued this after-How many of these words are "MIHons of aven mobilised, warships are on patrol on Roosevelt's message to Hitler and
correct and what is wrong with have been whole hearted approval of President the others? the seas, the anguish of peoples is
rigourous
estentnolous Increasing in a world where he saw}
rythmical
mendacious Dr. Kung desinred, "Once more redoubtable confusion.
strychine
riddenco President Roosevelt has excried his English Oxford Dictionary spell- "Your President rendered a real, foresighted alatesmanship on chaltings of these words will be found on Australia active service - in applying to thla of -pence."--Reuter; {}
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